e-pics are in, and we don't like them that much

xyrius

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[QUOTE]I disliked my e-pics.  We did a 3-hour shoot and maybe got 1 or 2 good ones. Fortunately we hadn't paid for the wedding yet, and were <strong>able to book my top pick photographer (who is a LOT more expensive) at only 3 months out</strong>! We originally decided to be "cheap" on photography, but after seeing such bad e-pics, we decided it was worth spending more (and the photographer we have now is AWESOME - he's done 6 of my friend's weddings!!)
Posted by rbtrumpet[/QUOTE]

oh good, I'm happy for you!

your siggy pic is very cute :)

rbtrumpet

thanks - that was actually one of our e-pics, but to give you an idea of how bad the editing is, FI's shirt was white....


ETA: you can also see a huge over-saturation in my jeans, and on the skin tone, when looking close to my hair line.  But I'm also kind of picky as I have a lot of friends who do photography on the side :-p

xyrius

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[QUOTE]thanks - that was actually one of our e-pics, <strong>but to give you an idea of how bad the editing is, FI's shirt was white....</strong>
Posted by rbtrumpet[/QUOTE]

oh.  man.  /><

Belle2Be

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[QUOTE]thanks - that was actually one of our e-pics, but to give you an idea of how bad the editing is, FI's shirt was white.... ETA: you can also see a huge over-saturation in my jeans, and on the skin tone, when looking close to my hair line.  But I'm also kind of picky as I have a lot of friends who do photography on the side :-p
Posted by rbtrumpet[/QUOTE]

Wow! LOL thats kinda funny though...
And I'm super picky as well since its something that I do, it sucks though because the photographer that I like starts at 4500 and that doesn't even include a CD :/

xyrius

I'm so envious B2B, I want to be a pro photog so badly. 

How did you get started?  Is that your full-time job?

and rbtrumpet, if it makes you feel any better, I would have never noticed those errors had you not pointed it out, and even after seeing the editing errors, I still think it's a cute pic of you two

MissIntentional

yea, i've seen much worse rbtrumpet.

AmoroAgain

B2B, you shouldn't talk about your occupation here because you can get banned for being what you are. 

rbtrumpet

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[QUOTE]yea, i've seen much worse rbtrumpet.
Posted by MissIntentional[/QUOTE]

ohh - very true - but again, we shot for 3 hours and came out with about 3 we liked (sig picture being one of them)

Belle2Be

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[QUOTE]I'm so envious B2B, I want to be a pro photog so badly.  :( How did you get started?  Is that your full-time job? and rbtrumpet, if it makes you feel any better, I would have never noticed those errors had you not pointed it out, and even after seeing the editing errors, I still think it's a cute pic of you two :)
Posted by xyrius[/QUOTE]

I'm still getting started, very lazily LOL. I have a website and advertise occasionally, its more to bring in a little extra cash and basically just do what I love. I'm also going to school for it, even though its not necessary to being a pro p. If my kids were older I would have more time to put into it, but as it is I generally just shoot family and the occasional stranger :D I've posted on CL a couple times, but you get a lot of cancelations that way and its frustrating.

Belle2Be

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[QUOTE]B2B, you shouldn't talk about your occupation here because you can get banned for being what you are. 
Posted by AmoroAgain[/QUOTE]

I think I can only get reported if I advertise right? I'm not trying to advertise.

pirategal03

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[QUOTE]Also, keep in mind that your photographer isn't a stylist.  She isn't going to tell you to fix your hair, take off your glasses, forehead.  She also isn't going to tell your FI that he looks fat or to close your mouth to cover the gap in your teeth as that could potentially be very offensive.  I think you need to keep these things in mind and choose hairstyles and/or ways of smiling that cover up the things you don't like. ***I want to note that I am not calling out any of your flaws, just simply reiterating the things you mentioned in your initial post*** However, I do agree with MissIntentional that the pics don't look very professional -- have you seen her other work?  Regarding the quality, I would definitely address those issues with her.
Posted by jholbel[/QUOTE]

All of this.  I wear glasses a lot, and I'd personally be offended if our photographer told me to take them off because I looked better that way.  It's not your photographer's fault if your FI has something in his pocket, or if you smile with your teeth showing.  That's who you are.  Love it. 

I also don't think the photos that you've posted look that bad.  They don't look as much like professional photos as some I've seen, but you've said that these are early proofs, not finished work.  You may be pleasantly surprised. 

Kniblet

I hated our e-pics.  When I saw them, I actually cried.  They were horrible and I looked 20 pounds HEAVIER in most of them.  My mom and BFF saw what I saw and we shocked.

We fired her and found another photog at the 11th hour.  And THIS photog told me to tilt my head a certain way if a not-so-nice chin was showing.  She directed us quite a bit...maybe because we showed her the first photos and what we hated.

(FWIW, our second photog was disgusted with the first e-pics, too.  She hated them.)

sarabear23

My e-pics were absolutely horrid. He took some shots from below us looking up, and they were NOT attractive. AT ALL. My second cousin did our wedding pictures and I love them. If you hated your e-pics, I would most definitely say to change photographers.
 And, Im sorry you hate them. Its no fun. 

sgervais88

Aw I loved our engagement pictures, and seeing them edited and complete is what really sealed the deal on our photographer doing the wedding pictures too. If you are unhappy with your pictures after you receive the CD, you should definitely voice your concerns and ask for a reshoot. I would even consider changing photographers.

ETA: I don't want to be criticized for "planning too early". We are not planning anything, lol, the engagement shoot was a gift from his grandparents to us for our engagement, and we were so thrilled with the end result that we have decided so far to use her for the wedding as well. However, that is not set in stone, as in, no contracts have been signed and no deposits have been made. We are just leaning in that direction.

xyrius

A lot of you mention potentially switching photogs.  The problem is I've already put down $1000 and she's quite in demand.  She told me that the night I was sending her e-mails to confirm the booking, she had another e-mail asking for the same day.  (It's a holiday weekend here in Canada).

I hope that the CD turns out well and if it doesn't then I hope she'll be open to constructive criticism/reshoot.

And they are proofs, but they're finished proofs, if that makes any sense.  So the editing has already been done to them.

thesuninherhead

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: e-pics are in, and we don't like them that much : All of this.  I wear glasses a lot, and I'd personally be offended if our photographer told me to take them off because I looked better that way.  <strong>It's not your photographer's fault if your FI has something in his pocket, or if you smile with your teeth showing.  That's who you are. </strong> Love it.  I also don't think the photos that you've posted look that bad.  They don't look as much like professional photos as some I've seen, but you've said that these are early proofs, not finished work.  You may be pleasantly surprised. 
<p>Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]</p><p> </p><p>I agree with this, although I do have to be honest; those two pictures look far from professional. OP, can we see the link to her other work (just out of curiosity)? </p><p>In any case, I think that you should wait until you get the shots. If you're still unhappy when you get them all, let her know that you were disappointed because they seemed much lower quality than her other work. It's not about the way your hair was or the fact that your H didn't like the way he looked; it's about the composition of the photos, the angles she's taken them, etc; the overall lack of professionalism within her photographic work. Frame it like that to her and I'm sure she'll see what you're upset about. </p>

bellaxanthe

So I loved my epics, 95% of them at least. But there were some things I learned from them.  My posture can be terrible.  I need bangs on my forehead, serious pics aren't too bad. etc.  I am having my sister (MOH) around while most of the pics are going on so she can remind me to stand up straight and fix my hair.  It's an extra set of eyes.  Maybe someone can do that for you.  Not in an obtrusive way - but if they are seeing something go off.

Belle2Be

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: e-pics are in, and we don't like them that much :   I agree with this, although I do have to be honest; those two pictures look far from professional. OP, can we see the link to her other work (just out of curiosity)?  In any case, I think that you should wait until you get the shots. If you're still unhappy when you get them all, let her know that you were disappointed because they seemed much lower quality than her other work. It's not about the way your hair was or the fact that your H didn't like the way he looked; it's about the composition of the photos, the angles she's taken them, etc; the overall lack of professionalism within her photographic work. Frame it like that to her and I'm sure she'll see what you're upset about. 
Posted by thesuninherhead[/QUOTE]

I'd love to see the link also, if you want to PM it to me :D

polichik

I'm really late on this, but I'm sorry you're bummed out. I absolutely loved my photos, and they cost a grand total of $112 ($100 for the photog, $12 to print at Walgreen's). However, (confession here) I watch wayyyy too much Top Model, have done some low-key modeling, and am pretty aware of how I look in photos. Even though a good photographer should direct you in photo shoots, they're not going to be doing that at the wedding. I think you should bring up the quality of the photos with her, but I'd also spend some quality time with the mirror. This suggestion isn't at all based on you or your photos; I think that it can make a big difference for anyone who's a little anxious about their appearance or who isn't used to being photographed. I've acted since I was 8, and my FI is an amateur photographer, so being in the spotlight and in front of the lens is comfortable for me. I can tell you that there's a world of difference in photos of me since I've learned to be comfortable with it.

Also, at the wedding, you'll be so on cloud nine that you guys will look stunning, no matter what photographer you have! But if you're paying a bundle, you should get a product that you're happy with.

xyrius

thanks for the advice poli!

and i'll pm it to you b2b

eta: nvm on the link, i can't figure out how to pm

Belle2Be

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[QUOTE]thanks for the advice poli! and i'll pm it to you b2b eta: nvm on the link, i can't figure out how to pm :(
Posted by xyrius[/QUOTE]
Click Private message at the bottom of my post :D